Alacron proposes continued development of an advanced lossless data compression engine for EEG for use in long distance transmission of EEG. In Phase I of this project, Alacron demonstrated the feasibility of achieving real-time 10:1 compression of EEG data. This contrasts with 2.5:1 lossless EEG compression currently available. At 10:1 compression, EEG data becomes truly portable. A standard 20 channel 20 minute EEG can be transmitted over an ISDN telephone line in less than 1 minute, and a 12 hour recording from an intensive care or epilepsy monitoring unit can be transmitted in less than one half hour. This will substantially facilitate ambulatory EEG monitoring, critical care EEG monitoring, and routine remote EEG interpretation. In Phase II of this project, Alacron will implement its compression engine using cost effective, custom designed hardware.

Proposed Commercial Applications

The proposed EEG data compression engine would have substantial commercial applicability. It could potentially be incorporated into all new EEG recording and monitoring equipment.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44NS034211-03
Application #
6187811
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-8 (54))
Program Officer
Heetderks, William J
Project Start
1995-06-01
Project End
2002-03-31
Budget Start
2000-09-01
Budget End
2002-03-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$345,954
Indirect Cost
Name
Alacron, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Chappaqua
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10514